New Orleans Saints vs. New England Patriots: 5 Players To Watch
Aug 13, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Marcus Murphy (48) carries the ball as Baltimore Ravens cornerback Asa Jackson (27) defends during the first quarter in a preseason NFL football game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports
5. Marcus Murphy, KR/PR
What a game by rookie Marcus Murphy last week: he averaged 26.4 yards on five kickoff returns. That might not seem like much but he could be that sparkling returner the Saints lacked since the departure of Darren Sproles. During the week he continued to impress at training camp.
Marcus Murphy really impressing in the return game #Saints vs #Patriots
— Kristian Garic (@KristianGaric) August 19, 2015
Murphy’s roster spot will be a lock if he continues to work hard on special teams.
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